Health in Central Luzon (Region III), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 21 in every 1,000 babies born in Central Luzon died before their first birthday and 23 in every 1,000 died before age five; the national figures are 22 and 26. It ranks joint 4th highest of 17 regions for infant deaths. Regional survey estimates carry a margin of error.
What is the newborn death rate in Central Luzon?
11 in every 1,000 babies born in Central Luzon died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks 8th lowest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in Central Luzon see a doctor or nurse?
94.9% of mothers in Central Luzon who gave birth in the two years before the 2022 survey received antenatal care from a doctor, nurse or midwife (national: 85.9%); it ranks 4th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Central Luzon have four antenatal visits?
92.9% of recent mothers in Central Luzon made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks the highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in Central Luzon take place in a health facility?
97.0% of recent births in Central Luzon took place in a health facility and 97.8% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks 2nd highest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in Central Luzon?
35.7% of recent births in Central Luzon were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks the highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Central Luzon have a postnatal check-up?
67.9% of mothers in Central Luzon had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in Central Luzon use modern contraception?
41.2% of married women aged 15 to 49 in Central Luzon used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 10.7% had an unmet need for family planning (national: 12.4%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many teenage girls in Central Luzon have begun childbearing?
7.0% of girls aged 15 to 19 in Central Luzon had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 4th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in Central Luzon getting health care?
43.9% of women aged 15 to 49 in Central Luzon said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 30.5% named getting money for treatment (national: 51.1% and 42.4%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Central Luzon use tobacco?
7.6% of women aged 15 to 49 in Central Luzon used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Central Luzon (Region III) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Central Luzon (Region III) ranks 4 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 29 |
| 2 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 27 |
| 3 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 24 |
| 4 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 21 |
| 5 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 21 |
| 6 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 20 |
| 7 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 19 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Central Luzon (Region III) ranks 10 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 26 |
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 26 |
| 9 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 25 |
| 10 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 23 |
| 11 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 21 |
| 12 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 19 |
| 13 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 14 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
Central Luzon (Region III) ranks 2 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Births in a health facility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 97.9% |
| 2 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 97.0% |
| 3 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 95.4% |
| 4 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 94.3% |
| 5 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 93.8% |
| 6 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 93.4% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 93.3% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
Central Luzon (Region III) ranks 6 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 87.4% |
| 4 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 83.9% |
| 5 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 80.6% |
| 6 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 78.4% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 77.7% |
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 77.6% |
| 9 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 76.8% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
Central Luzon (Region III) ranks 13 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Married women using modern contraception |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 42.9% |
| 11 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 42.9% |
| 12 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 42.5% |
| 13 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 41.2% |
| 14 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 38.8% |
| 15 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 38.4% |
| 16 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 36.9% |
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Sources
- Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program): 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey: selected national and regional indicators (DHS Program API), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 401a0e9d6912…)
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